J Bakers

Mikehyms

Best in York 19th July 2009

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I have to concur with the other reviewers. The only (that I have found) innovative and creative restaurant in the city. The food is all fresh and the menu is put together with care. In a city dominated by corporate catering it is a delight to find this. Not cheap but you would pay far more in London or Manchester. All about quality from the service to the food.

mhfquinn

Great Addition to Lacklustre York 1st September 2008

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I have been many times to J Bakers and he brings such flair to a city with at best 'ok' restaurants. The cod roe pate with fresh bread as an appetiser is fantastic and sets you up for a lovely experience. I normally have the seven course tasting menu which is filled with intricate and unusual combinations which work so well. Jeff Baker held a Michelin star in Leeds for along time and you can see how his cooking matches that accolade. Lunch is also a great pleasure because you can pick and nibble at various light dishes which are very well cooked. All in all an inventive, stylish restaurant.

oogywawa

Best restaurant in York by some distance... 29th April 2008

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You know that indefinable thing - class, sometimes words can't describe it adequately but it's just there, a bit like charisma. Well this restaurant subtly delivers this in spades and you just know a Michelin Star is on the way.

Having eaten at Le Manoir, The Star at Harome, Fat Duck at Bray, Martin Wishart etc... I have to say that this place delivers those same sumptuous pure flavours and delicate notes that only great cooking can.

Located on what is now York's restuarant alley on Fossgate (and opposite the sublime Blue Bell for a pre or post dinner drink) it is rather symbolically is the first one you happen upon. Locally sourced produce is cooked in a simple but sophisticated way and the constantly changing menu always ensures that you are not stuck with revisiting old favourites. The grazing menu for lunch is terrific value and there is now a Chocolate Room for the indulgent.

All in all a class act that delivers panache on a plate without destroying your wallet. York is better for its presence and no longer the epicurian desert many food writers used to pronounce it to be. Those restuarants aspiring to this standard of food could do themselves a real favour and pay a visit and learn a lot.

mazphd at 30/06/08

unbelieveable, despite living a mere ten minutes from this venue i've never set foot in the place. how remiss of me! Must rectify asap!

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